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How to deal with people who talk too much
Have you ever been in the Stand-Up Meeting That Time Forgot? That is, a five-minute meeting that seemed to stretch to 15, 20 even 30...
Three ways to go from reacting to responding in a conflict
Conflict can happen at any time—and usually we’re unprepared for it. At the moment, your brain is buzzing and your tongue is tied. All...
Going from win-lose to win-win in conflict
You probably recognize this person—you know, the one who locks into a position and doesn’t budge. The person who has the “I’m right,...
How to resolve a conflict with your boss
Conflict management with your boss. Is that an oxymoron? Like “constant variables” or “unbiased opinions”? You don’t conflict with your...
Emotional Intelligence and conflict
"When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion.” - Dale Carnegie It’s...
7 listening habits: from Least Helpful to Most Helpful in a conflict
If you want to get good at resolving conflict, become a better listener. And when I say “get good,” I’m not talking about fact that you...
How confirmation bias fuels conflict—and how to avoid it
Picture someone who holds an opposite view from your own. Make it a big deal—something that is non-negotiable to you, highly emotionally...
3 phrases you can use instead of lashing out in conflict
Conflict can happen at any time—and usually we’re unprepared for it. At the moment, your brain is buzzing and your tongue is tied. All...
Managing conflict while working remotely
Have you noticed different work-related conflict since you’ve been doing your job remotely? Maybe things don’t seem as smooth as they...
Why is empathy so important in resolving conflict?
Want to become an expert at managing conflict? You won’t get there from listening to a TED talk. Or reading an article. Or even attending...
How to express your emotions during conflict
Conflicts give rise to many emotions—most of them negative, which causes some confusion. Should you share your feelings in the workplace?...
Bring a beginner's brain to conflict
Everybody tries to avoid conflict. But conflicts are a given part of life. So, you might as well make the most of conflict. Instead of...
When leaders reach out
When you hear the words “Servant Leadership,” what comes to mind? I know. It almost sounds oxymoronic. Like Postal Service or Military...
How to get conflict management "just right"
Let me tell you a story. You’ve probably heard it: Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But this is a look at the story through the lens of...
The power of "going first" in conflict
In conflict, you’re always the one who needs to change. Always. Because you’re the only person you can control. Even if you’re right....
Are you making all the wrong choices during conflict?
You didn’t choose to get into the conflict. You just went to the weekly staff meeting to make your weekly report, as usual. But when you...
Manage conflict when it starts by learning your hot buttons
Picture this. It’s a common enough scene—one you might remember from the days when we actually worked together in buildings! You’re...
The right way to "emote" during conflict
It’s no surprise that emotions can run high when in a conflict. Yet, did you know it’s possible to express feelings of anger and...
R.I.S.K.™ is the key to resolving conflict productively
Conflict isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s just a part of life. And contrary to what you may think about conflict, it can lead to...
How to calm your brain in the middle of conflict
Conflict can make you stupid. How so? In conflict with another person, most people lapse into their “caveman brain,” operating on urges,...
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